School Library Journal articles from March 2007

School Library Journal archives from March 2007

More than money can buy: it's impossible to put a price on creating a nation of lifelong learners.(rise in price of children's and young adult books)(Editorial)
March 1, 2007... FIRST THE GOOD NEWS. The average price of most children's and young adult books hasn't gone up. In fact, it's slightly declined. Now the bad news. Adult titles--especially hardcover and paperback nonfiction--have shot up significantly. That...

Crass cover: two readers are offended by a curvaceous avatar.(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I AM COMPELLED TO WRITE to you in reaction to your January 2007 cover. I simply found it offensive in many ways. The librarian caricature's clothing, exposing her midriff, violates many dress codes. I suppose the super-librarian was adorned in...

Dress code violation!(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... WHAT IN THE HECK DO YOU think you're trying to do to school librarians? When I looked at the picture of the "librarian" you have flying across the cover, I was appalled and offended! Dolly Parton boobs and bare bellies with navel rings are NOT...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2007... March 2007 April 15-21. National Library Week. The week to officially celebrate our country's libraries and to promote their use and support. For posters, press materials, and more information, visit...

Hitting below the belt? Because of a single word, some school librarians are nixing this year's Newbery winner.(slj news)(Susan Patron's award winning book 'The Higher Power of Lucky' critized by school librarians)
March 1, 2007... Who knows if librarians would have reacted differently if Susan Patron had used the word "nuts," "balls," or even "cojones" in her Newbery Medal-winning novel. But the word "scrotum" on the opening page of The Higher Power of Lucky (S & S,...

ALSC gives green light to bloggers: members of Newbery, Caldecott, other book award committees can blog away.(slj news)(Association for Library Service to Children)
March 1, 2007... Should members of the Newbery, Caldecott, and other children's book award committees be allowed to blog? The answer is yes. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has clarified its conflict of interest and confidentiality...

Poor literacy skills threaten our future: report warns that many kids won't have a chance unless we narrow the achievement gap.(slj news)
March 1, 2007... Chances are that many of today's kids won't have decent jobs or earn livable wages unless we improve reading and math skills and close the achievement gap, warns a new report by the Educational Testing Service, which develops and administers...

E-rate blues: bill to help funding woes.(slj news)(Legislation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... If Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Jay Rockefeller (R-WV) get their way, schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet service under the e-rate program won't have to worry about having their services interrupted again. The two...

Library inherits Laura Ingalls Wilder letter: remembering Wilder 75 years after the release of 'Little House in the Big Woods'.(slj news)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... The letter's shaky penmanship was clearly written by an elderly person, so the message is understandably short: "Dear Mrs. Stirling and Pupils," it begins, "I am glad you have enjoyed my stories and will answer your questions." It ends, "With...

Parenting sites: www.parenthacks.com: www.parentography.com.(Site of the Month)(Website overview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Blogs exist for every occupation, from librarian and teacher to brain surgeon. For those signed on to the most difficult job of all, there's Parent Hacks. Let's face it, we need all the help we can get, and this site delivers. Compared to the...

Never-ending story: effort to write a children's novel as a wiki goes live.(Tech Knowledge)(Kelly Herold )
March 1, 2007... Imagine working on a story that s never done. Drafts change constantly, edits fly in even as other sections are completed. To most writers, this scenario might sound like a nightmare--but to Kelly Herold it's the next generation of...

Sony Reader PRS-500: Ebook reader.(Test DRIVE)
March 1, 2007... Sony Corporation of America, 550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022-3211 (800) 556-3411 www.sonystyle.com $349. Well, I've finally done it. I've just read a full-length book digitally. And I liked it. OK, so I'm not exactly the cutting...

Stranger danger?(TECHNOLOGY Up CLOSE)(online safety)
March 1, 2007... Ally, my 13-year-old daughter has discovered Club Penguin, a virtual environment for kids. Using a penguin avatar, she wanders about the virtual South Pole, where she frequently stops to chat with strangers. Incredibly risky, you say? ...

Facts of life: web-based sex education sites for children and teens.(THE Librarian's INTERNET)(Website list)
March 1, 2007... Growing Up www.kidshealth.org/kid/grow/index.html Designed for middle school kids, this site provides brief articles on the changes that come with puberty. Sections on "Boy Stuff' and "Girl Stuff" cover typical questions, such as "What...

OS teacher.(Tech Knowledge)(operating system)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Bill Gates believes that when it comes to education, all the technological bells and whistles remain dependent on one thing: how they are used in a classroom environment. And "that the role of the teachers remains central and fundamental," he...

Garb for geeks who blog.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)
March 1, 2007... "Blogito, ergo sum." For all of you who slept through high school Latin, that's "I blog, therefore I am." There's a blogger born every minute it seems, and this fun/corny logo sends up the complete identification that Web journals seem to...

Missed it by a long stretch.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)
March 1, 2007... We try to stay up on things, but sometimes a hot product flies under our radar. That was the case, it seems, with Animal Rubber Bands. In the words of a 10-year-old in the SLJ family: "Those are so 2004." At any rate, these brightly-colored...

Google wants you.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)
March 1, 2007... Think you've got what it takes to impress Google? Then prepare to set up your drawing board. Following the recent updates of Google Earth, Google SketchUp, and the 3D Warehouse, the search engine giant is seeking contributors, who can see their...

We be pirates.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(internet downloading)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... About 32 million Americans have illegally downloaded a feature-length movie at some point in the past. In a recent survey of 2,600 people, the consumer trend study Digital Life America also found that unauthorized downloading is not perceived...

InfoCentre upgraded.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(library technology)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Media specialists can access materials that support specific state standards with the latest version of InfoCentre, the library management system. In addition to linking to state standards, InfoCentre 2.3 features enhanced cataloging power,...

Look ma, no ink.(TechKnowledge: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(printing ink)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... ZINK Imaging has developed a novel way for consumers to print full color digital images without ink cartridges or ribbons. Protected by more than 100 patents, ZINK's special paper is embedded with dye crystals, which are activated by heat from...

By the wave of a pen.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(portable color scanner )(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Imagine being able to scan hundreds of pages with a wave of a pen. You actually can with the DocuPen RC800, a new portable color scanner from Planon System Solutions, Inc. Weighing a mere two ounces, the handy little gizmo boasts an 8 MB Flash...

Webheads Dis Dewey.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... An impressive number of wired citizens are tagging. According to a recent survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 28 percent of Americans have tagged or categorized online content, including news stories, photos, and blog posts. By...

Easy on the ink.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)
March 1, 2007... Sure, there are plenty of inkjet printers to choose from. But, yeesh, those costly ink cartridges make you think twice about printing photos. Enter Kodak's new line of all-in-one inkjet printers that promises to save users up to 50 percent on...

Classroom clicker.(The Buzz: Tools, trends, and gizmos)(educational software)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Interwrite Learning has released the latest in its line of student response systems. Designed for use with networked computers or Windows-based PDAs in classrooms with or without Interwrite's PRS RF Clickers, the new lnterwrite Virtual PRS...

The legacy of wonder woman; an enlightening look at the feminist ideals that informed this American icon.(Up for Discussion)
March 1, 2007... THIS YEAR MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF ONE OF COMICS' OLDEST and most enduring characters, Wonder Woman. For over half a century, she has entertained and inspired millions, appearing in comic books, newspapers, novels, television, and...

Romeo, wherefore art thou? Should we cover up the nudity in one or Shakespeare's classics?(Scales on Censorship)
March 1, 2007... Our high school's English teachers have asked me to order a few different versions of the film Romeo and Joliet. Some of them are R-rated, and my colleagues plan to fast-forward through the nude scenes or cover the monitor with a towel, if I...

The perfect partner: Head Start is an ideal ally for promoting early literacy.(First Steps)
March 1, 2007... EXTENDING PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE TO CHILDREN WHO ARE STRUGGLING to become literate isn't always easy. One of the best strategies we've found is to partner with organizations that make it their business to target at-risk families. Head Start has...

A true and terrifying story: how to create a context that leaves readers begging for more.(Consider the Source)(Critical essay)
March 1, 2007... "SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1793" THE SUN CAME UP, AS IT HAD EVERY DAY since the end of May, bright, hot, and unrelenting.... Dead fish and gooey vegetable matter were exposed and rotted, while swarms of insects droned in the heavy, humid air." So...

Gross them out: body functions--yuck!--can lure even the most reluctant readers.(Nonfiction Booktalker)
March 1, 2007... WHEN HE FOUND OUT ABOUT MY BOOKTALKING, THE BUSINESSMAN NEXT to me on the plane asked that I recommend titles for his home-schooled kids. The nine-year-old boy read voraciously, but the 12-year-old girl wouldn't touch a book. So I offered my...

Excitable boy: Britain's John Burningham on his latest creation--and his mysterious life.(Under Cover)(interview)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... Edwardo: The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World is about an ordinary boy who is constantly told he's messy, nasty, and noisy-and he acts accordingly. His life Is eventually transformed when he's praised, Instead of criticized. What inspired...

The higher power of patron: surprise, surprise. A children's librarian wins the Newbery.
March 1, 2007... ONE LOUSY STARRED REVIEW. That was all, initially, that Susan Patron had to show for the 10 years she spent writing The Higher Power of Lucky, her funny, tender story of a little girl struggling to gain control over her life. One star, from...

Standing room only: want to get teens excited about the library? Just surrender some control.
March 1, 2007... If you're having trouble attracting teens to your school or public library, you're not alone. Kids have cell phones, e-mail, and iPods--not to mention clothes, dating, sports, and music--to keep them busy. And let s face it, libraries just...

Taming the beast: finding good stuff online isn't a problem, making sense of it is. Thank goodness for social bookmarking.
March 1, 2007... Blogs, wikis, and other nifty Web-based tools, ones that enable us to create and distribute content like never before, get all the glory, it seems. Then there are the applications that help us organize all that material that we consume online....

ALA books picks 2007.(American Library Association )(Bibliography)
March 1, 2007... Notable Children's Books The members of ALSC's Notable Children's Books Committee are Rita Auerbach, chair, New York; Meaghan M. Battle, Troy (MI) Public Library; Kay Bowes, Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington, DE; Sharon Deeds, DeKalb...

Bearing witness through picture books.(focus on: The Holocaust)(Bibliography)
March 1, 2007... Within the last few years, librarians have seen a proliferation of novels and memoirs dealing with the Holocaust published for young people. But along with the narratives and memoirs for older readers, a large group of supposedly simple...

On the Web.(Website list)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... For Librarians and Teachers United States HoloCaust Memorial Museum: For Teachers.www:ushmm.org/education/ foreducators. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (Accessed 1/28/07) This vast resource provides many lesson plans along with...

Start Smarter: Girls Gotta Dance with Ballerina Jen.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Start Smarter: Girls Gotta Dance with Ballerina Jen. DVD. 40 min. Prod. by Marshall Fairman Prods. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2006. #M286-DVD. $14.95. K-Gr 5--Young girls are introduced to this dance form by ballerina Jen and her students,...

Natural Highs and the Truth about So-Called "Natural" Drugs.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Natural Highs and the Truth about So-Called "Natural" Drugs. video or DVD. 18 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 1-55548-020-9. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--Drug-induced highs are compared to the natural...

Bakaboo.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Bakaboo. DVD. 40 min. Prod. by Desert Lotus Entertainment. Dist by Sovereign Distribution. 2006. #SOVEDU001. $15.95. K-Gr 3--Designed to introduce Chinese culture and the Manderin language through stories, songs, and dance, the production...

The Harassment Workshop.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... The Harassment Workshop. video or DVD. 19:44 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 1-55548-033-0. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--This program focuses on a group of teens participating in a moderated group...

Online Predators: Invading My Space.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Online Predators: Invading My Space. DVD. 20:20 min. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Wildcatter Prods. and Brain Trust Films. Dist. by Wildcatter Prods. 2006. ISBN 1-57557-880-8. $79.95. Gr 7 Up--With the widespread use of the Internet,...

The Power Trip: Bullying in School.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... The Power Trip: Bullying in School. video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 1-55548-006-6. $119.95. Gr 5-9--A diverse group of teens speak about their experiences both as victims of...

Careers in Arts: Careers in Television.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Careers in Arts: Careers in Television. video or DVD. 56 min. with tchr's, guide. Discovery School. 2006. video, ISBN 1-59527-924-5: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-59380-527-6:$69.95 Gr 6-8--Through interviews and behind-the scenes investigation,...

Now What?: Non-College Opportunities for High School Grads.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Now What?: Non-College Opportunities for High School Grads. video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 1-55548-028-4. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--Not all high school graduates plan on attending...

Body Image Obsession.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Body Image Obsession (Self-Esteem Series). video or DVD. 17 min. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by CWK Network. Dist. by New Dimension Media. 2006. video: ISBN 1-59522-292-8, DVD: ISBN 1-59522-293-6. $49. Gr 6 Up--Teens are bombarded with media...

Obesity in a Bottle.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Obesity in a Bottle. video or DVD. 21 min. with tchr's, guide. Learning ZoneXpress. 2006. video: ISBN 1-57175-323-0, DVD: ISBN 1-57175-324-9. $79.95. Gr 5 Up--This program looks at beverages and how they affect weight and health,...

Tobacco and Death: Perfect Together.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Tobacco and Death: Perfect Together. video or DVD. 27 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 1-55548-022-5. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--This compelling, fast-paced, and visually varied program presents the...

Understanding HIV and AIDS.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Understanding HIV and AIDS, video or DVD. 20 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 1-55548-008-X. $119.95. Gr 5-8-Narrated by a rapper/actor named Bow Wow, this fast-paced production explains the...

Uppers and Downers: The Facts about Stimulants and Depressants.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Uppers and Downers: The Facts about Stimulants and Depressants. video or DVD. 16 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Human Relations Media. 2006. ISBN 1-55548-024-1. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--This docudrama explains how the abuse of...

Ever Wondered About Food?(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Ever Wondered About Food? (Series). 6 videos or 6 DVDs. 30 min. ea. Meridian Education. 2005, 2006 release. ISBN 1-4213-4377-0. $349.95 ser., $69.95 ca. Includes: Ever Wondered About Eggs; Ever Wondered About Seafood; Ever Wondered About...

Because Your Daddy Loves You.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Because Your Daddy Loves You. video or DVD. 9 min. with tchr's, guide. Nutmeg Media. 2006. video: ISBN 1-933938-00-5, DVD: ISBN 1-933938-14-5. $49.95. PreS-Gr 2--In this adaptation of the picture book (Clarion, 2005) written by Andrew...

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. video or DVD. 6 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's, guide. Weston Woods. 2006. video, ISBN 978-0-439-90553-4: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-90568-8: $59.95; cassette with hardcover book, ISBN...

Inch by Inch.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Inch by Inch. video or DVD. 7 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Weston Woods. 2006. video, ISBN 978-0-439-90563-3: $60; DVD, ISBN 978-0-439-90570-1: $59.95; cassette with paperback book, ISBN 978-0-439-90584-8: $14.95; CD with...

Mr. Stinky Feet's Road Trip Live.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Mr. Stinky Feet's Road Trip Live. DVD. approx. 33 min. (closed captioned). Hiccup Prods. 2006. $12.99. PreS-Gr 1--Award-winning songster Mr. Stinky Feet (aka Jim Cosgrove) presents a lively and energetic concert with his band, the Hiccups,...

Advent Calendar on DVD: A Christmas Countdown for December.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Advent Calendar on DVD: A Christmas Countdown for December. DVD. approx. 1:20 hrs. Vision Video. 2006. #501053D. $14.99. Gr all levels--Comprised of 25 three- to four-minute segments, the DVD provides historical background to the many...

How Can I Celebrate Passover?: A Young Christian's Introduction to the Seder.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... How Can I Celebrate Passover?: A Young Christian's Introduction to the Seder. DVD. 25 min. Prod. by Creative Communications for the Parish. Dist. by Vision Video. 2004, 2006 release. #50935D. $14.99. K-Gr 4--Information about the Jewish...

Torchlighters, Book 3: The John Bunyan Story.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Torchlighters, Book 3: The John Bunyan Story (The Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith Series). DVD. 30 min. Prod. by Christian History Institute and International Films with The Voice of the Martyrs. Dist by Vision Video. 2006. #500936D. $17.99....

Alaska's Coolest Birds.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Alaska's Coolest Birds. DVD. 55 min. Prod. by Wonder Visions. Dist. by Instructional Video. 2006. $24.99 K-Gr 6--Featuring exquisite, primarily live-action footage of over 70 different birds found across Alaska, the film is narrated by...

Animals in Action.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Animals in Action. video or DVD. 20 min. Discovery School. 2005, 2006 release. video, ISBN 1-59527-367-0: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-59527-496-0: $69.95. K-Gr 2--Animals walk, swim, and run in many different ways. This production features...

Branches on the Tree of Life: Molluscs.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Branches on the Tree of Life: Molluscs. video or DVD. 17 min. BioMEDIA Assocs. 2006. video, ISBN 1-930527-75-6: $55; DVD, ISBN 1-930527-30-6: $68. Gr 9 Up--The evolutionary history, characteristics, and diversity of the four major classes...

Children's Wildlife.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Children's Wildlife (Series). 2 DVDs. 30 min. ca. Prod. by Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari. Dist. by CustomFlix, 2006. $14.98 ea. Includes: Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari: Oregon (#218514); Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari at the National Aquarium in Baltimore...

Global Warming: Science and Solutions.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Global Warming: Science and Solutions (Set). 2 DVDs. 58 min. ea. Prod. by Centre Communications in assn. with the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Dist. by Ambrose Video. 2006. $79.99 set. Includes: The Science of Global Wanning;...

The Periodic Table of the Elements: Metalloids.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... The Periodic Table of the Elements: Metalloids. video or DVD. 56 min. Discovery School. 2006. video: ISBN 1-59527-409-X, DVD: ISBN 1-59527-538-X. $69.95. Gr 7 Up--The metalloids may be the most interesting members of the period table,...

Wildlife of the Canadian Rockies.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Wildlife of the Canadian Rockies. DVD. approx. 30 min. Prod. by Lyon Wilderness Prods. Dist. by Hiline Videoworks. 2006. $29.95. Gr 5 Up--This production features beautiful scenery and lovely shots of the wildlife that inhabit the Canadian...

The Battle of Green Spring, July 6, 1781.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... The Battle of Green Spring, July 6, 1781. DVD. 45 "min. Lionheart Films. 2006. $16.95. Gr 7 Up--The DVD commemorates the 225th anniversary of the July 6, 1781 battle of the American Revolution, the last great land battle in Virginia. A...

Blood and Oil: The Middle East in World War I.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Blood and Oil: The Middle East in World War I. DVD. 1:52 hrs. Prod. by Inecom. Dist. by Library Video Co. 2006. ISBN 1-59218-042-6. $24.95. Gr 9 Up--This informative production provides a comprehensive overview of both World War I in the...

California Up Close.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... California Up Close (Series). 5 videos or 5 DVDs. 1:40 hrs. Discovery School. 2006. video, ISBN 1-59527-934-2:$219.95 set.; DVD, ISBN 1-59380-537-3:$249.95 set. Includes: Native Americans and European Explorers; Spanish California; Westward...

The Clay Bird.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... The Clay Bird. DVD. 1:38 hrs. Prod. by Milestone Film & Video. Dist. by New Yorker Video. 2006. ISBN 1-933920-02-5. $29.95. Gr 7 Up--This disturbing, gripping, and beautiful film, in Bengali with English subtitles, provides a fascinating...

Cowboys, Indians & Lawyers.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Cowboys, Indians & Lawyers. video or DVD. 57 min. Prod. by Walking Shadows Prods. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. 2006. video: ISBN 1-59458-378-1, DVD: ISBN 1-59458-379-X. $250 (Rental: $85). Gr 9 Up--The filmmaker uses her personal experiences...

Culture and Math: The Egyptians.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Culture and Math: The Egyptians. video or DVD. 15 min. Discovery School. 2006. video, ISBN 1-59527-940-7: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-59380-543-8: $69.95. Gr 10 Up--This brief production focuses on the way ancient Egyptians used technology,...

Dreaming of Tibet.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Dreaming of Tibet. video or DVD. 58 min (closed captioned). Prod. by Mill Valley Film Group. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. 2006. video: ISBN 1-59458-516-4, DVD: ISBN 1-59458-517-2. $250 (Rental: $85). Gr 7 Up--In the five decades since Communist...

Greatest Speeches of the 20th Century: Voices in Time.(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Greatest Speeches of the 20th Century: Voices in Time (Series). 13 DVDs. 23 min. ca. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. 2006. ISBN 1-4171-0759-6. $513.35 set., $39.95 ea. Includes:...

The Journey of Henry Box Brown.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... The Journey of Henry Box Brown. DVD. 28 min. Prod. by Sweet Blackberry. Dist. by AV Care. 2005, 2006 release. $14.95. K-Gr 3--In 1848 Henry "Box" Brown, a slave, stepped into a small wooden box in Virginia and made history by mailing...

Native American Teens: Who We Are.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... Native American Teens: Who We Are (In the Mix Series). video or DVD. 30 min. Prod. by In the Mix. Dist. by Castle Works. 2006. video: ISBN 1-931843-02-3, DVD: ISBN 1-931843-10-4. $69.95. Gr 6 Up--When children learn about our country's...

World War I: American Legacy.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 1, 2007... World War I: American Legacy. DVD. 1:52 hrs. Prod. by Inecom. Dist. by Library Video Co. 2006. ISBN 1-59218-040-X. $24.95. Gr 7 Up--This introduction to America's efforts in the First World War opens with a sobering recitation of the almost...

Airborn.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... Airborn (unabr.). 10 CDs. 10:30 hrs. Full Cast Audio. 2006. ISBN 1-9333-22-54-3. $57. Gr 6-10--Once in a long while, an adventure story captures the mind and the heart of listeners/readers, creating a miniature world that makes a deep...

Ally's World: Sisters, Super-Creeps and Slushy, Gushy Love Songs.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... Ally's World: Sisters, Super-Creeps and Slushy, Gushy Love Songs (unabr.). 3 CDs. 3:35 hrs. Prod. by Chivers Children's Audio Books. Dist. By BBC Audiobooks America. 2006. ISBN 1-4056-5512-7. $29.95. Gr 5-8--This entry (Scholastic, pap....

The Book Thief.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... The Book Thief (unabr.) 11 CDs. 13:57 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2006. ISBN 0-7393-3800-5. $75. Gr 9 Up--With Death as narrator, Markus Zusak's haunting novel (Knopf, 2003) follows Liesel...

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night. 1 cassette or 1 CD. 8:51 min. with paperback book. Live Oak Media. 2006. cassette, ISBN 1-59112-900-1: $25.95; CD, ISBN 1-59112-904-4: $28.95; cassette with 4 paperback books, ISBN 1-59112-442-5: $37.95; CD...

The Hero Game.(Brief article)(Audiobook review)(Children's review)
March 1, 2007... The Hero Game (unabr.). 4 CDs. 4:16 hrs. $29.95. Prod. by Chivers Children's Audio Books. Dist. by BBC Audiobooks America. 2006. ISBN 1-4056-5523-2. $29.95. Gr 5-8--In this diary-like, first person novel (Puffin Books, 2005) by Pete...

Incantation.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... Incantation (unabr.) 3 CDs. 3 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2006. ISBN 1-4233-2360-2. $62.25. Gr 9 Up--Alice Hoffman's historical novel (Little, Brown, 2006) is brought to life compellingly in Jenna Lamia's subtly accented reading. At the dawn of...

Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo, Books 7 & 8.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo, Books 7 & 8 (unabr.). 2CDs. 1:52 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2006. ISBN 0-7393-3622-3. $24. Gr 2-4--Third-grader Katie Kazoo has an unusual ability. After hastily...

The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane (unabr.). 7 CDs. 8 hrs. HarperCollins. 2006. ISBN 0-06-114042-2. $29.95. Gr 5-8--Young Tom Ward finds himself taking on more dangerous villains in the second book (Greenwillow, 2006) in Joseph...